Review Reply Checker
Wrote a reply already? Paste it here and check it against the five response rules and Google’s guidelines before you post.
Free · no sign-up · nothing you type is saved
Short replies work best — under 40 words is plenty.
Paste a reply to check it.
Also ask yourself
- Did I thank the reviewer?
- Did I protect their privacy (no dates, services or amounts for sensitive businesses)?
- Did I avoid promises I can’t back up?
- Did I offer a reasonable next step?
- Does it sound like a real owner wrote it?
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Why it matters
Half of consumers are put off by generic or templated replies, and future customers read how you handle complaints.
A good reply uses their name, mentions one detail, thanks them, never argues, moves sensitive issues offline — and never offers anything to change or remove a review.
From The Local Business Growth Playbook, pp. 15, 22.
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Questions
What does it check?
That the brackets are filled in, it uses their name, it’s signed, it isn’t generic, it has no deals or promotions, it doesn’t ask them to change the review, it doesn’t argue, and it’s short.
Can I edit a reply after posting?
Yes, on Google you can edit or delete your reply. Replies are checked before they appear, usually within minutes.
Is my reply saved?
No. The check runs in your browser.
Can LocalGrowthPilot write replies for me?
Yes — subscribers get an AI-drafted reply for each new review, to edit and approve. Nothing is posted without you.
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